168 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Townhouse with Endless Possibilities Nestled on one of Boerum Hill's best blocks, this 22' foot wide, four-story townhouse offers charming pre-war details and endless possibilities for its next owner. Currently configured as floor through apartments, this four-family brownstone could be used as an income producing property or re-imagined as a generous single family dream home. Designed in 1852 by William Alexander as part of a row of eight elegant Italianate brownstones, 168 Dean Street is distinctive from the others with its later modified neo-Greco style faade and split stoop. With 9' windows on the parlor floor, a wall of sliders on the garden level, plus an expanse of windows on the top floor overlooking the 46' south-facing garden, this brownstone is a flooded with sunlight. Garden Floor Privately accessed on the ground level, the apartment has a large front bedroom, a generous sized kitchen, and sunken living room just off the garden. In addition, there is a second bedroom that could be used as an office, plus a full bath off the entry foyer. The rear garden has a large private patio, perfect for al fresco dining. Parlor Floor The parlor floor has 11' ceilings and is arranged as a one bed/one bath apartment, with an office leading to a private deck and access to the rear garden. The nicely proportioned the living room, with its original marble mantle, 9' windows, ornate plaster cornice, is loaded with charm. A large kitchen and an abundance of closets make this highly desirable space. Third Floor The third floor features a classic brownstone apartment layout with two bedrooms, an office, and living/ dining space facing Dean Street. Top Floor The living/dining room of the top floor apartment stretches the full width of the brownstone. It includes a wall of south facing windows overlooking the rear brownstone gardens and a skylight, creating an enviable sundrenched entertaining space. A recently renovated bath and skylit kitchen form the center of the apartment. The large front bedroom includes a fireplace and access to the secondary bedroom/office. Cellar Floor The dry cellar is accessed from a hatch in the front garden. It is home to the building mechanicals and has plenty of space for storage for all four apartments. 168 Dean Street is located within the Boerum Hill Historic District, just two blocks from excellent shopping and dining along Atlantic Avenue to the north and Smith Street to the West. Multiple trains and buses make this a very convenient location.